Whitney Houston: Final coroner's report

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

APPARENT MODI:

CASE REPORT

DEPARTMENT OF CORONER

1

ACCIDENT

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Celebrity. Media Interest

CASE NO

2012-01022

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SEC1

LAST FIRST MIDDLE

HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELISEBETH

HOUSTON, WHITNEY

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ADDRESS

360 HAMILTON AVENUE #100

I RACE
APPEARS

CITY

WHITE PLAINS

STATE

NY

ZIP

10601

SEX

DOB

AGE

AU. NATURAL

FACIAL HAIR
NONE

CONDITION

1" MARK TYPE MARK LOCATION MARK DESCRIPTION

SCAR LEFT FOREARM INNER, LOWER-OLD HI

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T53 " ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

RELATIONSHIP

PHONE

NOTIFIED BY DATE TIME

2/11/2012

SSN

DL ID

D983402

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STATE

CA

PENDING BY

ID METHOD

CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE

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NEW JERSEY

IDENTIFIED BY NAME (PRINT)

KR1STY MCCRACKEN

RELATIONSHIP

NONE

PHONE

(323)343-0714

DATE " TIME

2/12/2012 00:30

PLACE OF DEATH / PLACE FOUND

HOTEIVMOTEL

ADDRESS OR LOCATION

9876 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD #434

CITY

BEVERLY HILLS

ZIP

90210

PLACE OF INJURY

AT WORK

DATE

TIME

HOTI-L/mcjTEL

No

2/1172012

2/1 1/2012

TIME

15:55

LOCATION OR ADDRESS

9876 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD #434. BEVERLY HILLS. CA

ZIP

90210

PARAMEDICS

OTHER AGENCY INV. OFFICER

BEVERLY HILLS P.P. • DETECTIVE HYON

TRANSPORTED BY

JOHN GREEN

FINGERPRINTS?

Yes

CLOTHING

No

PARPT

No

MORTUARY

MED EV

Yes

INVEST. PHOTO!

75

SEAL TYPE

NOT SEALED

HOSPRPT

No

PHYS EV.

Yes

EVIDENCE LOG

Yes

PROPERTY?

Yes

HOSP CHART

No

SUICIDE NOTE

No

GSR NO

RCPT NO

257946

PF NO

1

PHONE

(310)285-2156

REPORT NO.

12-0806

TO

LOS ANGELES FSC

NOTIFIED BY

NO

DA

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TIME

2/1 1/2012 01:10

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTED INFORMATION, THE DECEDENT IS A 48 YEAR-OLD BLACK FEMALE WrTH A MEDICAL HISTORY OF USING
NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES THE DECEDENT WAS LAST SEEN ALIVE ON SATURDAY 02/1 1/2012 BETWEEN 1445-1500 HOURS BY HER
PFJRSONAL ASSISTANT THE DECEDENT COMPLAINED OF HAVING A SORE THROAT. BUT SHE HAD BEEN COMPLAINING OFTHAT FOR THE
PAST FEW DAYS THE ASSISTANT TOLD THE DECEDENT TO TAKE A BATH, TO START GETTING READY FOR TONIGHT. THE ASSIST ANT
THEN I F FT THE ROOM TO RUN SOME ERRANDS. AT APPROXIMATELY 1535 HOURS. THE ASSISTANT RETURNED AND USED HER KEY TO
ENTER THE LOCKED AND SECURED ROOM. ONCE INSIDE, SHE FOUND THE DECEDENT LYING FACE DOWN IN THE BATHTUB FILLED WI I H
WATER UNRESPONSIVE THE ASSISTANT CALLED FOR HER BODYGUARD. AND TOGETHER THEY PULLED THE DECEDENT OUT OF THE
BATHTUB THE ASSISTANT CALLED DOWNSTAIRS TO CALL 91 1. 91 1 WAS CALLED AT 1543 HOURS AND OFFICERS FROM THE BEVERLY
Ml LS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PARAMEDICS FROM THE BEVERLY HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON-SCENE. ON SATURDAY
0-VI 1/2012 AT 1555 HOURS PARAMEDICS FROM RESCUE 1 DETERMINED DEATH. THE DECEDENT POSSIBLY OVERDOSED ON A NARCOTIC
SUBSTANCF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS, AND ALCOHOL. MINOR EXTERNAL TRAUMA WAS
NOTED AND THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF FOUL PLAY. DETECTIVE HYON REQUIRES A 2-HOUR NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION.
PLEASE SEE CASE NOTES FOT HIS CONTACT INFORMATION.

DATE

KRISTY MCaCSC
491917 / /

2/12/2012
04:45

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Case Number:

2012-01022

County of Los Angeles, Department of Coroner
Investigator's Narrative

Decedent: HOUSTON, W

HITNEY EL

(310)285-2156

Detective Hyon
Investigation:

On Saturday 02/1 1/2012 at 2104 hours, Sergeant Publicker from the Beverly Hills Police
Department called the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office to report a natural versus accidental
death of a 48 year-old black female that possibly drowned in a bathtub. On Saturday 02/1 1/2012
at 2120 hours, Lieutenant Brian Elias assigned this case to me. I arrived on-scene at 2220 hours
and I cleared the scene on Sunday 02/12/2012 at 0135 hours. Prior to my arrival, the decedent
was removed from the bathtub by her personal assistant and bodyguard, and then Paramedics
placed the decedent onto the living room floor in order to render First-Aid. Also prior to my
arrival, Paramedics moved the couch from out of the living room, and placed it on the patio in
order to render First-Aid on the decedent. The decedent's purse was on that couch, and the
decedent's California driver's license had been removed from the wallet, which was inside the
purse, prior to my arrival. Also prior to my arrival, the majority of the decedent's prescription
medication bottles had been removed from a brown bag that was on top of the table in the
southeast corner of the living room, and then placed on top of that same table. After completing
my investigation, I changed this from a natural versus accident to an accident. The decedent
possibly overdosed on a narcotic substance, prescription medications, over the counter
medications, and alcohol. Minor trauma was noted and there are no signs of foul play.

The incident occurred and the decedent died in the bathroom inside her room #434 at the Beverly
Hilton Hotel located at 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills CA, 90210.

Informant/Witness Statements:

I spoke with Detective Hyon at the scene, and he told me the following:

The decedent checked into the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday 02/06/201 2. She was here for
the Grammy award ceremony on Sunday 02/12/2012, and there was a pre-Grammy Party at the
hotel on Saturday 02/1 1/2012. The decedent was last seen alive by her personal assistant on
Saturday 02/1 1/2012 between 1445-1500 hours. The decedent complained of having a sore
throat that had been lingering for the past few days. Before she left, she told the decedent to go
take a bath, to start getting ready for tonight. The personal assistant then left to go pick up items
at Neiman Marcus. The personal assistant left Neiman Marcus at 1 525 hours, and per the door
key, she entered the decedent's locked hotel room at 1 536 hours. She went into the bathroom,
and she found the decedent lying face down in the bathtub, unresponsive, with the top of her
head facing west. The bathtub was filled with water, and there was water on the bathroom floor,
however, the water was not running. She called out to the bodyguard, and they pulled the
decedent out of the bathtub. The assistant then called downstairs telling them to call 91 1 .
They received the 91 1 call at 1543 hours, and Paramedics from the Beverly Hills Fire Department
arrived on-scene. On Saturday 02/1 1/2012 at 1546 hours, Paramedics from Rescue 1
determined death. On Saturday 02/11/2012 at 2135 hours, the water temperature in the bathtub
was 93.5 degrees. There are no signs of foul play.

Scene Description:

The Beverly Hilton Hotel is located at 9876 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Room #434 was
located on the 4,h floor in the southwest portion of the hotel. The living room was located in the
west side of the room. Located in the northwest corner was a chair and then a computer tower
with a Fedora on top of it. Located along the north wall, central portion was a dresser with a

Location:

# County of Los Angeles, Department of Coroner
Investigator's Narrative

Case Number: 2012-01022 Decedent: HOUSTON, WHITNEY E

mini-bar in it. On top of it was an open bottle of champagne, along with other miscellaneous
items. Located in the north wall, northeast portion was the front door to the room. Located in
the east wall were doors leading into the bedroom. Located in the southeast corner was a table
with multiple bottles of prescription medications, prescribed to the decedent, multiple blister
packs, a loose tablet, and other miscellaneous items on top of it. Located in the south wall was a
sliding glass door leading onto a balcony. Just south of these sliding glass doors was a couch
with a purse on it. Located in the southwest corner was a lamp. Located on the floor in the
southwest portion of the room was an empty blister pack. Located along the west wall, central
portion were three tables with plates of food, an open can of beer, a single capsule, along with
other miscellaneous items on top of it. The decedent was located lying supine on the floor in the
central portion of the living room floor.

The bedroom was located in the east side of the room. Located in the north wall, northwest
corner was a closet. Just south of the closet were opened suitcases and a lamp. Located in
the north wall, central portion was a door leading into the bathroom. Located along the north
wall, central portion was a luggage stand. Located in the northeast corner was a table with a
bottle of prescription medication, loose tablets, and other miscellaneous items on top of it.
Located along the east wall, central portion was a bed. Located along the east wall, southeast
portion was a nightstand with a bottle of beer on it. Located in the south wall were sliding glass
doors leading onto the same balcony. Located along the south doors, southeast portion was a
chaise lounge. Located along the south wall, southwest portion was another luggage stand with
an open suitcase on it. Located in the southwest corner was a 3-drawer dresser with a bottle of
prescription medication, loose tablets, a bottle of a supplement, and other miscellaneous items on
top of it. Located in the west wall were doors leading into the living room. The carpet in the
bedroom was soaked with water.

The bathroom was located in the northeast portion of the room. Located along the north wall,
central portion was a bathtub. There was approximately 1 2" of water in the short end and
approximately 1 3" of water in the deep end. In the bathtub was a towel, a bottle of rubbing
alcohol, and a pitcher. Located in the north wall, northeast portion was the toilet stall. Located
along the east wall was a counter with a sink and drawers below. Located on the counter in front
of the sink was an ashtray filled with multiple cigarette butts. Located on the south portion of the
counter was a small spoon with a white crystal like substance in it and a rolled up piece of white
paper, along with other miscellaneous items. Located on the north portion of the counter was a
bottle of prescription medications, and a ripped open small plastic bag, along with other
miscellaneous items. Located in the top drawer, in the north side of the counter were remnants of
a white powdery substance, and a portable mirror on a base. On the bottom of that base were
more remnants of a white powdery substance. Located in the south wall, central portion was the
entrance into the bedroom. Located in the southwest portion of the bedroom was a chair with
some clothes on it and a blanket on the floor next to it. Located in the west wall, central portion
was a door leading into the shower. The bathroom floor was covered with water.

Evidence:

On Saturday 02/1 1/2012 hours, I collected a plethora of prescription medication bottles,
prescribed to the decedent, multiple blister packs, and a loose tablet from off the top of a table in
the southeast corner of the living room. I also collected a capsule from off one of the tables in
the west central portion of the living room. I also collected an empty blister pack from off the
floor in the southwest portion of the living room. I also collected a bottle of prescription
medication, prescribed to the decedent from off a table in the northeast corner of the bedroom. I
also collected loose tablets from off the same table in the northeast corner of the bedroom. I
also collected a bottle of prescription medication, prescribed to the decedent, a bottle of a
supplement, and a loose tablet from off a 3-drawer dresser in the southwest corner of the
bedroom. I also collected a bottle of prescription medication, prescribed to the decedent, a

County of Los Angeles, Department of Coroner
Investigator's Narrative

Case Number:

2012-01022

Decedent: HOUSTON, WH

SEBETH

spoon with a white crystal like substance in it, a rolled up piece of white paper from off the top of
a counter along the east wall in the bathroom. I also collected remnants of a white powdery
substance from out of a drawer and from the bottom of a mirror in the same drawer in the
bathroom counter along the east wall of the bathroom. I later booked all of the bottles of
prescription medications, the bottle of the supplement, all of the blister packs, all of the loose
tablets and capsules, the spoon, and the white powdery substance at the Forensic Services
Center as evidence.

On Saturday 02/1 1/2012 at 2342 hours, Criminalist Mark Schuchardt used a pubic hair kit on the
decedent at the scene. On Saturday 02/1 1/2012 at 2355 hours, Criminalist Mark Schuchardt
collected fingernail clippings from the decedent's hands at the scene. On Sunday 02/12/2012 at
0004 hours, Criminalist Mark Schuchardt collected hair standards from the decedent at the
scene. On Sunday 02/1 2/201 2 at 001 5 hours, Criminalist Mark Schuchardt used a sexual
assault kit on the decedent at the scene. Criminalist Mark Schuchardt later booked the pubic
hair kit, the fingernail clippings, the hair standards, and the sexual assault kit at the Forensic
Services Center as evidence.

Body Examination:

The decedent is a 48 year-old black female with short black hair, brown eyes, and she has all of
her natural teeth. There is an old healed vertical scar approximately 2" in length on her inner
lower left forearm. No other scars and no tattoos were noted. The decedent was nude, lying
supine on the living room floor. The top of her head was facing south. Her right arm was bent
at the elbow with her right hand resting on the floor, against the right central portion of her torso.
Her left arm was slightly bent at the elbow with her left hand resting on the floor against her outer
upper left thigh. Both of her legs were straight with her right foot pointing north and her left foot
was pointing northwest. There was a defibrillator patch on the upper right side of her chest and
there was another defibrillator patch on the left central portion of her torso. Both of her eyes
were congested and there was a bloody purge coming from her nose. There were 2 superficial
abrasions to the left side of her forehead and there was a superficial abrasion to the left side of
the bridge of her nose. There was a superficial abrasion to the top of her right shoulder. There
was minor skin slippage to the upper central portion of her chest, to the inner left central portion
of her chest, and to the lower central portion of her chest. There was minor skin slippage to the
upper left side of her abdomen. There was a superficial abrasion to her outer lower left arm.
There was a possible old puncture wound to her inner left elbow. There was a superficial
abrasion to her inner central left forearm and there were minor abrasions to the top of her left
hand, between the middle and ring fingers. There was minor skin slippage to the front of both of
her knees and to both of the front central portion of her legs. There was minor skin slippage to
her inner upper right calf and to her outer lower left leg. There was skin slippage to the lower
central portion of her back. On Sunday 02/1 2/201 2 at 0005 hours, the water temperature in the
bathtub was 89.0 degrees. On Sunday 02/12/2012 at 0025 hours, the air temperature inside the
living room was 67.0 degrees. On Sunday 02/12/2012 at 0031 hours, the decedent's liver
temperature was 96.0 degrees.

Identification:

On Sunday 02/12/2012 at 0030 hours, I positively identified the decedent as Whitney Elisebeth
Houston with a DOB of 08/09/1963 by the photograph on her California driver's license at the

scene.

Next of Kin Notification:

On Saturday 02/1 1/2012 at an unknown time, friends notified

daughter, of her mother's death. I have not spoken with

completion of this report. Please see case notes for further information.

, the decedent's
at the time of

jrfa County of Los Angeles, Department of Coroner £j
Investigator's Narrative

Case Number: 2012-01022

Decedent: HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELISEBETH

Tissue Donation:

I did not discuss tissue donation with the decedent's family.
Exam Notification:

Detective Hyon requires a 2-hour notification prior to the examination. Please see case notes for
his contact information.

KRIstXMCCRACKEN #491917
Date of Report

SUPERVISOR

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

MEDICAL EVIDENCE

DEPARTMENT OF CORONER

CASE# 2012-01022

DECEDENT'S NAME:

HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELISEBETH

DOD: 2/11/2012
INCOMING MODE:

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KRISTY MCCRACKEN (491917)

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HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELISEBETH

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Date:

2/12/2012

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION REPORT - FIELD

DEPARTMENT OF CORONER

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REVIEWED BY

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NOTE: ALL DATA COLLECTED FOR THIS FORM MUST BE COLLECTED AT SCENE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF CORONER

AUTOPSY REPORT

No.

12

I performed an autopsy on the body of

the DEPARTMENT OF CORONER

HOUSTON, WHITNEY E.

2012-01022

at

Los Angeles, California

From the anatomic findings and pertinent history 1 ascribe the death to:

~~ DROWNING

)F ATHEROSCLEROTIC HEART DISEASE AND COCAINE USE

I. History of substance abuse.

A) Perforation of posterior nasal septum.
II. Atherosclerotic heart disease.

A) 60% narrowing of right coronary artery.
III. Pulmonary edema.
IV. Mild emphysema.

V. Leiomyomas of uterus.
VI. Adenomyosis (stroma only).
VII. Congestion, right colon.
VIII. Perimortem and postmortem scald burns.
IX. Antemortem injuries:

A) Contusion and abrasion of left forehead.

B) Scald burn of sacrum.

C) Abrasion of left hand.

D) Abrasion of right lower leg.

E) Superficial incision of upper lip.

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A natomh ul Summary:

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X. Resuscitative abrasions of anterior chest.

XI. Oncocytic microadenoma of adrenal.

XII. Mild fatty change of liver.
XIII. Fibrous mastopathy.

XIV. See separate radiology, dental, microbiology, criminalistics,
and toxicology reports.

CIRCUMSTANCES :

The decedent is a 48 year old woman found submerged in a bathtub
that contained extremely hot water (93.5°F at 9:35 PM per
detective) . She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics
at 3:55 PM on February 11, 2012.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION:

The body is identified by toe tags and Coroner's identification
band on the left ankle and is that of an unembalmed refrigerated
adult Black female who appears the stated age of 4 8 years. The
body weighs 151 pounds, measures 66 inches and is well built,
muscular and fairly well nourished.

EVIDENCE OF INJURY:

Note: The word "marking" is used below to describe a circumscribed
area of abrasion or scald injury.

Head and neck:

The face shows perimortem skin markings as follows:

1) A 1/4 x 1/16 inch yellow-brown marking in the central
forehead.

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2) A 1-1/4 x 5/8 inch yellow-brown marking at the lateral edge
of the left eyebrow.

3) A 5/8 x 1/2 inch yellow-brown marking on the left side of the
nose .

4) A 1/4 x 3/16 inch yellow-brown marking at the lateral left
nostril .

The following injuries inflicted during life (premortem) are
seen :

1) A 3/4 x 1/4 inch yellow-brown marking of the lateral left
forehead with an underlying 5/8 x 1/4 inch contusion.

2) A 3/16 inch very superficial incision of the upper lip.
There is a perforation of the posterior nasal septum.

CHEST AND ABDOMEN:

There are resuscitative markings of the chest as follows:

1) Two roughly round markings measuring 1 to 1-1/2 inch of the
right superior chest and left lateral chest (resuscitation
marks from defibrillator pads) .

2) A 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 inch yellow-brown marking of the central
chest (status post cardiopulmonary resuscitation) .

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The following perimortem skin markings are present:

1) 5/8 inch yellow-brown marks of both clavicular regions and
the left upper chest.

2) A 5/8 inch marking of the left breast.

An antemortem 5 x 3-1/4 inch area of yellow-brown skin slippage
with erythema of the superior margin located over the sacrum.

A postmortem liver temperature incision is present at the right
costal margin.

EXTEMITIES:

In the area of the right elbow are three 3/8 inch yellow-brown
abrasions. On the back of the right hand is a 3/8 inch contusion
and a 1/16 inch yellow-brown abrasion. There is an additional
yellow-brown abrasion of the tip of the right ring finger
measuring 1/8 inch.

On the inner surface of the left upper arm there are four
contusions measuring 1/4 to 3/8 inch. On the posterior surface
of the left arm around the elbow area are two yellow-brown
abrasions measuring 3/8 x 1/4 inch and another measuring 3/8 x
1/3 inch. On the back of the left hand at the knuckle of the
ring finger is a small yellow-brown abrasion.

On the anterior surface of the right leg is a 1/4 x 3/8 inch
yellow-brown abrasion in the area of the knee. There is a 2-1/2
x 1/8 inch hook-shaped red abrasion of the medial surface of the

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right lower leg. There is a 2-1/2 inch zone of skin slippage at
the right shin. A smaller zone of skin slippage is present at
the lateral right ankle.

On the front of the left leg are 3/4 x 1/2 inch yellow-brown
abrasions of the knee and shin. Over the dorsum of the left foot
is a 3 x 3 inch area of skin slippage.

Tattoos are not present. Rigor mortis is present in the limbs
and jaw. Livor mortis is fixed and distributed posteriorly. The
head is normocephalic and is covered by black hair. A brown wig
is tightly attached to the hair. This is removed and placed in a
paper bag to accompany the body. There is no balding and the
hair can be described as wavy. The eyebrows are sparse and show
irregular hair distribution. Mustache and beard are absent.
Examination of the eyes reveals irides that are brown and sclerae
that show injection but no jaundice. There are no petechial
hemorrhages of the conjunctivae of the lids or the sclerae. The
oronasal passages are unobstructed and show bloody purge. The
upper teeth have been replaced with a full arch maxillary dental
prosthesis supported by dental implants. There are natural lower
teeth present (see dental consultant report) . There is no
removable denture. The neck is unremarkable. There is no chest
deformity. There is no increase in the anterior-posterior
diameter of the chest. The abdomen is flat. The genitalia are
those of an adult female. There is no genital or anal trauma.
The extremities show no edema, joint deformity, abnormal mobility
or needle tracks. There is evidence of old surgery. The
following scars are present:

1) A 3/8 x 1/2 inch scar of the anterior neck near the center.

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2) Small scars of the inferior margins of the areolae,
associated with breast implants.

3) A linear scar of the anterior left forearm.

4) A faint scar at the anterior pelvic brim.

5) A scar at the area of the left hip.

6) Two piercings are present in each ear.

There has not been postmortem intervention for organ procurement.

CLOTHING:

The body was not clothed and we did not see the clothing. The
decedent was reportedly found nude in the bathtub.

INITIAL INCISION:

The body cavities are entered through the standard coronal
incision and the standard Y-shaped incision. No foreign material
is present in the mouth, upper airway or trachea except for
bloody purge.

The neck organs are removed en bloc with the tongue. No lesions
are present nor is trauma of the gingiva or oral mucosa
demonstrated. There is no edema of the larynx. Both hyoid bone
and larynx are intact and without fractures. No hemorrhage is

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present in the adjacent throat organs, investing fascia, strap
muscles, thyroid or visceral fascia. There are no prevertebral
fascial hemorrhages. The tongue shows no trauma.

CHEST AND ABDOMINAL CAVITIES:

Both pleural cavities contain a small quantity of straw colored
fluid. No pneumothorax is demonstrated. The parietal pleurae
are intact. The lungs are well expanded. Soft tissues of the
thoracic and abdominal walls are well-preserved. Breast tissue
is sectioned and shows no abnormality. The organs of the
abdominal cavity have a normal arrangement and none are absent.

There is no fluid collection. The peritoneal cavity is without
evidence of peritonitis. There are no adhesions.

The following observations are limited to findings other than

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM:

No abnormalities of the bony framework or muscles are present.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:

The aorta is elastic and of even caliber throughout with vessels
distributed normally from it. It shows lipid streaking. There is
no tortuosity or widening of the thoracic segment. The abdominal
aorta has minimal atherosclerosis without calcification. There is

SYSTEMIC AND ORGAN REVIEW

injuries described above.

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no dilatation of the lower abdominal segment. No aneurysm is
present. The major branches of the aorta show no abnormality.
Within the pericardial sac there is a minimal amount of serous
fluid. The heart weighs 340 grams. It has a normal

focal lesions of the myocardium. There is no abnormality of the
apices of the papillary muscles. There are no defects of the
septum. The great vessels enter and leave in a normal fashion.
The ductus arteriosus is obliterated. The coronary ostia are
widely patent. There is segmental coronary atherosclerosis
resulting in up to 60% occlusion of the right coronary artery at 4
cm from the ostium, and minimal atherosclerosis of the left
anterior descending artery. No focal endocardial, valvular or
myocardial lesions are seen. The blood within the heart and large
blood vessels is liquid.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:

A moderate amount of froth is found in the upper respiratory
passages. The mucosa is intact. The lungs are subcrepitant and
there is dependent congestion. The left lung weighs 610 grams
and the right lung weighs 680 grams. The visceral pleurae are
smooth and intact. The parenchyma is moderately edematous. The
pulmonary vasculature is without thromboembolism.

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM:

The esophagus is intact. The stomach is not distended. It
contains 400 grams of watery fluid with portions of food

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material. The mucosa shows reddened congested areas near the
fundus, but is otherwise intact. Portions of tablets and
capsules cannot be discerned in the stomach. The external
appearance of the small intestine and colon is unremarkable. The
small intestine and colon are opened along the antimesenteric
border and the right colon shows hemorrhagic congested mucosa.
The appendix is present. The pancreas occupies a normal
position. There is no trauma. The parenchyma is lobular and
firm. The pancreatic ducts are not ectatic and there is no
parenchymal calcification.

HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM:

The liver weighs 1510 grams. It is red-brown and the capsule is
thin. The consistency is soft and the cut surface is smooth.
There is a normal lobular arrangement. The gallbladder is
present. Its wall is thin and pliable. It contains a few cc of
bile and no stones. There is no obstruction or dilatation of the
extrahepatic ducts. The periportal lymph nodes are not enlarged.

URINARY SYSTEM:

The left kidney weighs 120 grams and the right kidney weighs 120
grams. The kidneys are normally situated and the capsules strip
easily revealing a surface that is smooth and dark purple. The
corticomedullary demarcation is preserved. The pyramids are not
remarkable. The peripelvic fat is not increased. The ureters
are without dilatation or obstruction and pursue their normal
course. The urinary bladder is unremarkable. It contains 10
grams of amber cloudy urine. The urine is tested by the dipstick
method and is negative for glucose and ketones.

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GENITAL SYSTEM:

The uterus is asymmetrical and the uterine cavity is not enlarged.
There are several intramural and subserosal masses measuring 2.3
to 4 cm in diameter. The masses are well-demarcated and the cut
surface is gray-white with a whorled pattern. The fallopian tubes
are unremarkable. The endometrium is thin and red-brown. The
cervix and vagina have a normal appearance for the age. The
ovaries show hemorrhagic luteal cysts.

HEMOLYMPHATIC SYSTEM:

The spleen weighs 120 grams. The capsule is intact. The
parenchyma is dark red and firm. There is no increase in the
follicular pattern. Lymph nodes throughout the body are small
and inconspicuous. The bone is not remarkable. The bone marrow
of the vertebra is red and moist.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM:

The thyroid gland weighs 40 grams. The consistency is
unremarkable. Tissue from the parathyroid region is submitted
for microscopic evaluation. The adrenals are unremarkable. The
thymus is not identified. The pituitary gland is of normal size.

HEAD AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:

There is a small amount of subcutaneous hemorrhage in the region
of the left forehead. The hemorrhage does not extend into the
orbits or the temporal muscles. The external periosteum and dura
mater are stripped showing no fractures of the calvarium or base

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of the skull. There are no tears of the dura mater. There is no
epidural, subdural or subarachnoid hemorrhage. The brain weighs
1410 grams. The leptomeninges are thin and transparent. A
normal convolutionary pattern is observed. Coronal sectioning
demonstrates a uniformity of cortical gray thickness. The
cerebral hemispheres are symmetrical. There is no softening,
discoloration or hemorrhage of the white matter. The basal
ganglia are intact. Anatomic landmarks are preserved.
Cerebral contusions are not present. The ventricular system is
symmetrical without distortion or dilatation. Pons, medulla and
cerebellum are unremarkable. There is no evidence of uncal or
cerebellar herniation. Vessels at the base of the brain have a
normal pattern of distribution. There are no aneurysms. The
cranial nerves are intact, symmetrical and normal in size,
location and course. The cerebral arteries are without
arteriosclerosis .

SPINAL CORD:

The spinal cord is not dissected.
HISTOLOGIC SECTIONS:

Representative specimens from various organs are preserved in two
storage jars in 10% formalin. The sections are submitted for
slides .

The slide key is: a) skin of the sacral region, b) right coronary
atherosclerotic plaque, c) adrenal gland and aorta, d) cardiac
intraventricular septum with left anterior descending artery, e)
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atrium, right ventricle and right coronary artery, g) and h)
sinoatrial node area, i) atrioventricular node area, j) right
lung, k) left lung, 1) epiglottis and trachea, m) tissue from
parathyroid region and thyroid gland, n) esophagogastric junction
and gastric mucosa, o) pancreas and liver, p) spleen and right
kidney, q) bladder and left kidney, r) uterus and fibroid, s)
ovary and right colon mucosa, t) tonsil, u) left frontal scalp,
v) breast and appendix.

The following neuropathology slides are submitted: 1) occipital
cortex, 2) cerebellum, 3) thalamus, 4) hippocampus, 5) frontal
cortex, 6) hypothalamus with mammilary body, 7) brainstem.

TOXICOLOGY:

Blood from the heart, left femoral vein, right femoral vein,
bile, liver, urine, stomach contents, vitreous, tracheal air,
serum from heart blood, and centrifuged red cells from heart
blood have been submitted to the laboratory. A comprehensive
screen, vitreous glucose, electrolytes and urea nitrogen,
hemoglobin S screen, and alprazolam are requested.

SPECIAL PROCEDURES:

Viral culture of the nasopharynx and bacterial culture of throat
have been submitted to the laboratory.

PHOTOGRAPHY :

The investigator took seventy-five scene photographs on February
11, 2012. Thirty-two photographs have been taken prior to and
during the autopsy (one intake, 28 pre-autopsy and 3 during

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autopsy) . The Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner viewed the
with Captain Kades in the photography laboratory prior to the
autopsy .

RADIOLOGY:

The body is fluoroscoped and 28 x-rays are obtained by radiologic
technologist Diaz. X-rays are submitted for radiologic
consultation. Skull radiographs are also submitted for dental
con;

WITNESSES:

Detectives Hyon and Publicker of Beverly Hills Police Department
witnessed the autopsy.

DIAGRAMS USED:

ms Form 20 and 22 were used during the performance of the
The diagrams are not intended to be a facsimiles.

OTHER PROCEDURES:

Criminalist Schuchardt collected hair, nail clippings, and sexual
assault evidence at the scene per Department Protocol.

OPINION:

The decedent is a 4 8-year-old Black woman who was found submerged
face down in a bathtub filled with water in a hotel room.

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Autopsy showed atherosclerotic heart disease. Toxicology testing
showed cocaine, benzoylecgonine, cocaethylene, marijuana,
alprazolam (Xanax), cyclobenzaprine, (Flexeril) , and
diphenhydramine (Benadryl) .

Microbiology and virology studies were not contributory.

Death was due to drowning due to effects of atherosclerotic heart
disease and cocaine use. No foul play is suspected. The mode of
death is accident.

lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran, M . D . , FRCP (C) , FCAP, FACP DATE
Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner

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Los Angeles County Department of Coroner
Criminalist Report

Investigating Agency: Beverly Hills Police Department

Investigating Officer: Publicker; Hyon
Agency File No.: 12-0806

Page 1 of 2

Also see Coroner Investigator Report for additional information, including scene description, case
circumstances, condition of body.

On 10 February 2012 at 1906 hours I was notified by Coroner Investigator B. Elias that the
Coroner/Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. L. Sathyavagiswaran, was requesting that a criminalist
respond to a death scene. At 2122 hours, Beverly Hills Police Department advised that it was
ready for our department to respond to the scene. At that time Coroner Investigator K.
McCracken and I responded together, arriving at scene, the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire
Boulevard, room 434, in Beverly Hills, California, 90210.

At 2236 hours, I entered the hotel room and observed an apparent body lying on the floor of the
living room and covered entirely with a white linen sheet, approximately ten feet inside the
entrance and several feet west of it. East of this room were the bedroom and bathroom. The
bathroom floor was flooded, and water, apparently originating from the bathroom, where
reportedly the bath tub had overflowed, had soaked the bedroom carpet, at least along the path to
the living room; much of the carpeted area of the living room was moist also, even up to where
the body lay. After the sheet was lifted I observed the decedent, an adult black female, lying
nude and supine on a tan, patterned, carpeted floor. No clothing was near the body; all that was
near the body was an apparent white sheet or table cloth bunched on the floor several feet to the
left of the decedent's head.

The body was oriented south to north, with the head to the south. The woman's legs were fully
extended and slightly apart. The feet, pointing toward the north wall and entrance, were also
extended, the soles somewhat facing each other. The left arm was at the side, slightly flexed, in
contact with the floor; the hand was palm down, fingers in a relaxed position, with the lateral
aspect of the hand in contact with the lateral hip area. The right arm was more flexed than the
left, with the hand raised off the floor, palm down, fingers relaxed, but with the wrist more flexed
than the left; the lateral aspect was in contact with the lateral abdomen area. The eyes were
closed and the face was oriented straight up toward the ceiling. Two large EKG pads, each with a
long white cord, were adhered to the body, one at the upper right breast, the other at the left
lateral upper abdomen, below the left breast. A circular area of the skin, approximately several
inches in diameter, at the midline of the chest and between the breasts, was entirely devoid of its
outer layer. This appeared to have been due to skin slippage from decomposition, and then also
perhaps by life-saving efforts by others. Additional apparent skin slippage was noted at the lower

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back and other, smaller areas, were observed in various areas on the body, ft slumld be .uW
that, per Beverly Hills Police (BHPD) detectives, the body had reportedly been entirely
submerged in bath water for what may have been nearly an hour's time, and that the water
temperature had reportedly been measured by their personnel to be over 90 degrees Fahrenheit,
however long after the body had been removed from the tub.

At the right wrist the woman wore a bracelet made up of a band of numerous small white stones,
and attached to the band was a cross made up of similar small white stones. A ring worn on the
fourth digit of the right hand had a large white stone, possibly tinged yellow, with small white
stones along the band. Each earlobe appeared to be pierced twice. The fingernails and toenails
were short, well-kempt, with no colored polish observed. The woman wore a weave of short-
length dark brown hair or fibers and some highlighting. The front margin of the weave was in a
position slightly back from the front hairline, revealing the woman's natural head hair beneath it;
her natural hair was short, dark brown and kinky.

At the time of my examination, the body surfaces were dry, but the head hair and weave appeared
to be moist. I collected a Sexual Assault Evidence Kit on the decedent, nothing remarkable being
noted. I also collected Fingernail, Hair, and Pubic Hair Kits; I included a clipping from two
separate areas of the weave, one representing the highlighted coloring. Investigator McCracken
then performed her examination and collected the jewelry items as personal property.

My evidence collection was completed at 0015 hours on 12 February, 2012.
Departure from the scene was at 0041 hours.

EVIDENCE

The following items were collected by me and placed into evidence.
EVIDENCE COLLECTED AT SCENE
Physical Evidence

1 . Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.

2. Fingernail Kit.

Reference Item

3. Hair Kit, including weave exemplars.

4. Pubic Hair Kit.

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Date report signed

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Reviewed one frontal and one lateral skull radiograph dated 2-12-12.

Decedent has an extensive maxillary dental prosthesis supported by 11 endosseous dental
implants. Decedent has one dental implant with a restoration in the lower right molar area.
There does not appear to be any active dental disease at the time these radiographs were taken.

Date

Cathy Law, DDp, DABFO
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RADIOLOGY CONSULT

REQUEST:

48 year old black female who died unexpectedly. Evaluate x-ray for
abnormal findings.

RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGES:

Whole Body Radiographic Survey-adult.
FINDINGS:

Radiopaque linear densities are present, adjacent to the apical
calvarium and the posterior occipital. These are identified as "hair clips" by
the attending pathologists. There has been extensive dental prosthetic replacement.
There are no visible calvarial or facial bone defects. Mild osteoarthritic changes are
present in both a/c joints. The outlines of bilateral breast prostheses are visible.
The remainder of the radiographic examination is normal.

IMPRESSIONS:

1. No acute or post traumatic changes are visible.

2. Extensive prosthetic dental replacement.

3. Mild osteoarthritic changes are present in the acromioclavicular joints.

4. Bilateral breast prosthesis.

5. Otherwise negative radiographic examination.

Donald C. Boger, M.D.
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MICROSCOPICS

A section of skin of the back from a burned area (slide A) shows absent epidermis. A portion of the
dermis shows heat effect with eosinophilic change. There is perivascular lymphocyte reaction in the
upper dermis. No hemorrhage is present but there is vascular congestion.

A section of right coronary artery (slide B) shows atherosclerotic plaque containing cholesterol clefts and
calcification. The degree of arterial obstruction is estimated at 60%. No vasculitis or thrombosis is

The adrenal gland (slide C) shows a nodule at the junction of the zona fasciculata and zona reticularis.
The nodule, which is well encapsulated, consists of oncocytic cells. No malignancy is identified. The
remainder of the adrenal gland is unremarkable.

The aorta (slide C) is without atherosclerosis, inflammation, or degeneration.

Sections of heart (slides D, E, F, G, H and I) show significant fibrosis of the myocardium, with
hypertrophy of myofibrils. Fibrous atherosclerotic plaques are present in the right coronary artery (slide
F). A branch of the left anterior descending artery entering the myocardium shows atherosclerotic
calcification and cholesterol clefts (slide D). A small focus of myocardial hemorrhage without vital
reaction is present in slide H. The atrioventricular node (slide I) is unremarkable. The mitral valve (slide
E) shows mild myxoid degeneration.

Sections of lungs (slides J and K) show mild increase in alveolar size and clubbing of alveolar septae.
Within alveoli there are abundant macrophages and rare neutrophils. No significant fibrosis is present.
Rare polarizable crystals are present. The left pulmonary hilus (slide K) shows hemorrhage.

Sections of epiglottis and trachea (slide L) are unremarkable. No significant inflammation is present.

The thyroid gland (slide M) shows follicles of roughly equal size with low cuboidal epithelium. No
significant inflammation is present. Several portions of skeletal muscle are present on the slide.
Parathyroid tissue is not identified on the slide.

Sections of stomach and gastroesophageal junction (slide N) are unremarkable. Gastroesophageal reflux
disease is not identified.

The pancreas (slide 0) is autolyzed and shows minimal interstitial fibrosis. The liver (slide O) shows
centrizonal congestion and mild microvesicular fatty change. No significant liver inflammation or
necrosis is present.

A section of spleen (slide P) is unremarkable.

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Sections of right kidney (slide P) and left kidney (slide Q) show mild arteriolar sclerosis. Glomeruli,
tubules and interstitium are unremarkable. There is no significant inflammation or infarction.

The bladder (slide Q) is denuded of mucosa. The muscularis is unremarkable.

The uterus (slide R) shows a mass of interlacing bundles of spindle cells. No mitotic figures, calcification,
or hyalinization are identified. The myometrium contains scattered portions of endometrial stroma
without endometrial glands. A short segment of proliferative endometrium is present.

A section of ovary (slide S) shows a hemorrhagic corpus luteum as well as several corpora albicantia.

The right colon (slide S) shows mucosal autolysis. Blood vessels in the muscularis are congested, but
there is no hemorrhage.

A section of tonsil (slide T) shows no acute inflammation.

A section of subcutaneous tissue from the left forehead (slide U) shows no hemorrhage or inflammation.

Sections of breasts (slide V) show scattered normal glands in extensive fibrous stroma. No malignancy
or significant inflammation is present.

The appendix (slide W) shows fibrous obliteration of the tip.
NEUROPATHOLOGY MICROSCOPICS

Sections of cerebral cortex (slide 1), cerebellum (slide 2), thalamus (slide 3), frontal cortex (slide 5), and
brain stem (slide 7) are unremarkable. Slide 4, taken as hippocampus, shows basal ganglia region. Slide
6, taken as hypothalamus with mammillary body, shows globus pallidus, internal capsule, thalamus and
hypothalamus. All are unremarkable.

Note: Slides A through W were reviewed by Drs. Chandrasoma, Lakshmanan and Rogers on 3-5-12.
Slides B, D, E, F, G, H and I were reviewed by Drs. Fishbein and Rogers on 2-23-12. Slides 1 through 7 are
reviewed by Drs. Itabashi and Rogers on 2-23-12.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Atherosclerotic heart disease

a. Atherosclerosis of right and left coronary arteries

b. Myocardial fibrosis and fiber hypertrophy

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2. Antemortem scald burn of back

3. Oncocytic microadenoma of adrenal

4. Mild emphysema

5. Mild fatty change of liver

6. Uterine leiomyoma

7. Adenomyosis (stroma only)

8. Fibrous mastopathy

9. Evidence of therapy

a. Hemorrhages of myocardium and left pulmonary hilus

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□ BRAIN SUBMITTED
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CRIMINAUSTICS

SR □ SEXUAL ASSAULT □ OTHER

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76A878-(REV. 3/OE

Department of Coroner, County of Los Angeles

FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORIES

Laboratory Analysis Summary Report

To:

0 PendingTox

Dr. Rogers
Deputy Medical Examiner

The following results have been technically and administratively reviewed and are the opinions and
interpretations of the Analyst:

Coroner Case Number: 2012-01022 Decedent: HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELIZABETH

SPECIMEN SERVICE

DRUG

RESULT ANALYST

Blood*

Cocaine
Cocaine

Blood, Femoral

Blood, Heart

Alprazolam

Benzoylecgcmine

Cocaine

QNS
6.6 ug/mL
0.58 ug/mL

S. DcQuinlana
D. Anderson
D. Anderson

Benzodiazepines

rtljJIilAV'lalll

80

na/mL

S. DcQuinlana

Cocaine

[j ci iy.vi v icv uuuii iv-

7.6

ug/mL

D. Anderson

Cocaine

LULaillL

0.57

ug/mL

D. Anderson

Alcohol

Elhanol

Negative

M. bcnucnarui

Bases

Cocaine

Present

E. Fu

Bases

Cyelobenzaprine

0.09

Ug/mL

EFu

Bases

Diphenhydramine

0.33

ug/mL

E Fu

Benzodiazepines

Alprazolam

85

ng/mL

S. DcQuinlana

Cocaine

Benzoylccgonine

7.3

ug/mL

D. Anderson

Cocaine

Cocaethylene

<0.03

ug/mL

D. Anderson

Cocaine

Cocaine

0.61

ug/mL

D. Anderson

EUSA

Acetaminophen

ND

C. Miller

EUSA

Barbiturates

ND

C. Miller

ELISA

Fcnlanyl

ND

C. Miller

ELISA

Methamphetamine & MDMA

ND

C. Miller

ELISA

Opiates: Codeine & Morphine

ND

C. Miller

EUSA

Opiates: Hydrocodone & 1 lydromorphone

ND

C. Miller

ELISA

Phcncyclidine

ND

C. Miller

ELISA

Salicylate

ND

C. Miller

Marijuana

Carboxy-THC

49

ng/mL

S. Brooks

Marijuana

Tetraliydrocannabinol (THC)

<2.5

ng/mL

S. Brooks

Neutrals

Ibuprofen

5.1

ug/mL

O. Pleitez

Outside Test

Hemoglobin Variant

Negative

PerkinElmer Genetics

Page I of 2

Coroner Case Number: 2012-01022 Decedent: HOUSTON, WHITNEY ELIZABETH

SPECIMEN SERVICE

I'hcnyloin

Urine

Vitreous

Alcohol

Oulsidc Test
Outside Test

DRUG

Phenytoin

Ethanol

Electrolytes
Glucose

RESULT ANALYST

ND

E. Fu

Negative M. Schuchardt

* Done

* Done

NMS Labs. Inc.
NMS Labs, Inc.

NOTE: Blood*=Blood drawn from right Femoral Vein. Blood, Femoral-Blood drawn from left Femoral
Vein. * Vitreous sample was submitted to NMS Labs, Inc. at a dilution due to the viscosity of the specimen.

Legend:

mg'dL

Milligram per Deciliter

QNS

Quantity Not Sufficient

g Grams

mg'L

Milligram per Liter

TNP

Test Not Performed

g% Gram Percent

ND

Not Detected

m

M icro grams

Inc. Inconclusive

ng/g

Nanograms per Gram

ug'g

Micrograms per Gram

mg Milligrams

ng/mL

Nanograms per Milliliter

ug/mL

Microgram per Milliliter

In accordance » ill. the Department's Kvidcncc Retention Policy, the blood jpctiraen(s) "ill be retained Tor one-year and all olher specimens for tit-months from Autopsy.

Daniel T. Anderson, ma. fts-abit. d-abc
Administratively reviewed by: Supervising Criminalist II

TOXICOLOGY

Report Date: Wednesday. March 07. 2012 Laboratory Accreditation: ASCLD-LAB , Page 2 of 2

(9/ u%a

Joseph M. Quashnock, PhD PerkinElmer Genetics, Inc. Date of Report

Laboratory Director PO Box 219 02/18/2012

Bridgeville, PA 15017

(412)220-2300 Phone

(412) 220-0784 Fax Page 1 of 1

Initial Release: 02/18/2012 14:58

Date Collected: 02/12/2012 Date Recvd: 02/17/2012 Birth Date: 08/09/1963

Submitter: Los Angeles Coroner Cond. of Spec: S

Filter Paper: 3996042 Patient's Name: DOE, JANE Sex: F

PS ID: 4951371 AKA Name:

Accession No: 2012045767 Med. Rec. No: 2012-01022

Mother's Name: Physician: ROGERS

Autopsy Specimen Report

Outcome

Acylcarnitine Profile

Negative

CAH 17-OHP

Negative

Congenital Hypothyroidism-TSH

Negative

Galactose- (Gal and Gal-1-P)

Negative

Hemoglobinopathies

Negative

OUTCOME DEFINITIONS

NEGATIVE - The analyte detected does not exceed the concentration usually found in such analyses. Interpretation should be in
conjunction with other findings.

SELECTED REFERENCE RANGE

Cutoff values for 17 hydroxyprogesterone are age dependent. For infants less than 91 days of age.abnormal is defined as a value > 19.0
ng/mL; for infants 91 days to 1 year of age, abnormal is > 5.0 ng/mL; for age > 1 year, abnormal is > 4.0 ng/mL. Note new reference
range for 17-hydroxyprogesterone effective November 1, 2010.

Cutoff values for TSH are age dependent. For infants < 7 days of age.abnorrnal is defined as a TSH value >50 ulU/mL; for infants 7
days or older, abnormal is > 30 ulU/mL.

GAL

Abnormal is defined for all infant ages as a total galactose > 20 mg/dL.

Comments:

The results of PerkinElmer Genetics post-mortem testing are analytically accurate within the limits of the test technology used. Factors
including specimen source, quality of specimen and patient variables will affect results. Limited information on reference ranges is
available. Interpretation of results should be in conjunction with additional clinical or laboratory evidence to help support or disprove the
presence of a specific disorder. /£j5"RCt

Laboratory Report

OK to Release

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NMS Labs

3701 Welsh Road, PO Box 433A, Willow Grove, PA 19090-0437
Phone: (215) 657-5900 Fax: (215) 657-2972
e-mail: nms@nmslabs.com
Robert A. Middleberg, PhD, DAB FT, DABCC-TC, Laboratory Director

CONFIDENTIAL

Toxicology Report

Report Issued 03/07/201 2 09:02

To: 10139

Los Angeles County Coroner Medical Examiner
Attn: Joseph Muto
1104 N. Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Patient Name DOE, JANE

Patient ID

Chain

Age

Gender

Workorder

Page 1 of 2

2012-01022
11392960
Not Given
Not Given
12056575

Positive Findings:

Compound

Result

Units

Matrix Source

Potassium (Vitreous Fluid)

8.5

mEq/L

Vitreous Fluid

Chloride (Vitreous Fluid)

53

mEq/L

Vitreous Fluid

Creatinine (Vitreous Fluid)

0.6

mg/dL

Vitreous Fluid

Urea Nitrogen (Vitreous Fluid)

13

mg/dL

Vitreous Fluid

Glucose (Vitreous Fluid)

<20

mg/dL

Vitreous Fluid

See Detailed Findings section for additional information

Testing Requested:
Analysis Code

Description

01919FL

Electrolytes Panel, Fluid

Tests Not Performed:

Part or all of the requested testing was unable to be performed. Refer to the Analysis Summary and Reporting Limits
section for details.

Specimens Received:
ID Tube/Container

Volume/ Collection
Mass Date/Time

Matrix Source

001 Red Top Tube

1 .2 mL 02/21/2012 13:00 vitreous Fluid

All sample volumes/weights are approximations.
Specimens received on 02/22/2012.

Miscellaneous
Information

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CONFIDENTIAL

LABS

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Detailed Findings: '/z ^i/utiuA ($*■<■ ' )

Analysis and Comments Result Units

Workorder
Chain
Patient ID

Page 2 of 2

12058575
11392960
2012-01022

Rpt.
Limit

Specimen Source

Analysis By

Potassium (Vitreous Fluid) 8.5

Chloride (Vitreous Fluid) 53

Creatinine (Vitreous Fluid) 0.6

Urea Nitrogen (Vitreous 13
Fluid)

Glucose (Vitreous Fluid) < 20

mEq/L
mEq/L
mg/dL
mg/dL

mg/dL

001 - Vitreous Fluid
001 - Vitreous Fluid
001 - Vitreous Fluid
001 - Vitreous Fluid

001 - Vitreous Fluid

[Not provided]
[Not provided]
[Not provided]
[Not provided]

[Not provided]

Other than the above findings, examination of the specimen(s) submitted did not reveal any positive findings of
toxicological significance by procedures outlined in the accompanying Analysis Summary.

Reference Comments:

1 . Glucose (Vitreous Fluid) - Vitreous Fluid:

Analysis for Electrolytes Panel, including Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Creatinine, Urea Nitrogen and Glucose

was performed by:

Health Network Laboratories

2024 Lehigh Street

Allentown, PA 18103

Chain of custody documentation has been maintained for the analyses performed by NMS Labs.

Unless alternate arrangements are made by you, the remainder of the submitted specimens will be discarded six (6)
weeks from the date of this report; and generated data will be discarded five (5) years from the date the analyses were
performed.

Analysis Summary and Reporting Limits:

Acode 01919FL - Electrolytes Panel, Fluid - Vitreous Fluid

-Analysis by [Not provided] for:
Compound Rpt- Limit

Chloride (Vitreous Fluid)
Creatinine (Vitreous Fluid)
Glucose (Vitreous Fluid)

N/A
N/A
N/A

Compound Rpt. Lim|t

Potassium (Vitreous Fluid) N/A

Sodium (Vitreous Fluid) N/A

Urea Nitrogen (Vitreous Fluid) N/A

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CORONER

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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE DATA SHEET

DEPT. OF CORONER

Case Reported to Coroner (DateH-ime): g>*////k, AlOfk

Criminalist: 5CH*a*Wf ,/V

Forensic Science Laboratories

Phone #: 323-343-0530 Fax #: 323-222-5171

cc#:

Decedent: MuSTl/*, w/firrv£Y
Male

SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION STARTED: Location:

SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION COMPLETED: Location: W<

1 . ORAL CAVITY: Swab set & slide set

2. NECK: Wet swab set

3. LEFT BREAST: Wet swab set

4. RIGHT BREAST: Wet swab set

5. EXTERNAL GENITAL: Wet swab set & slide set

6. VAGINAL CAVITY: Swab set & slide set

7. CERVICAL: Swab set & slide set

8. PENILE SHAFT: Wet swab set & slide set

9. ANAL OPENING: Wet swab set & slide set

1 0. RECTAL: Swab set & slide set

11. VAGINAL ASPIRATE

12. PUBIC HAIR COMBING

13. OTHER EVIDENCE packaged with the sexual assault evidence:

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Date: Time: ^33°

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Collected- Not
Scene FSC tNITIAlS Collected

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Color of Goggles

Findings

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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY - 12750 ER1CKSON AVENUE, DOWNEY, CA 90242
J. MICHAEL JAN DA, PhD, DIRECTOR (562) 658-1330

NAME : HOUSTON , WHITNEY
PATIENT ID# LACCO-2 012 01022

REQ'D BY: REFERRED

LOC: L.A. COUNTY CORONERS OFFICE
DOB: 08/09/1963 AGE: 48Y SEX: F

COLLECTED: 02/12/2012 12:10 RECEIVED: 02/13/2012 14:00

ACC. NO.:M56202 SUBM. ACC. NO.:

TEST NAME
INFLUENZA A AND B
VIRUS BY RT PCR.

TEST RESULT

REFERENCE
RANGE

SPECIMEN
DESCRIPTION

REPORT

TEST NAME
LUMINEX xTAG
RESPIRATORY VIRAL
PANEL MULTIPLEX PCR

NASAL PHARYNGEAL SWAB

Result date, time:02/13/2012, 14:29

INFLUENZA A VIRUS NOT DETECTED BY RT-PCR.
INFLUENZA B VIRUS NOT DETECTED BY RT-PCR
Result date, time: 02/16/201 2, 16:51

TEST RESULT

REFERENCE
RANGE

INFLUENZA A

INFLUENZA A
SUBTYPE HI'

INFLUENZA A
SUBTYPE H3

INFLUENZA B
RSV SUBTYPE A
RSV SUBTYPE B
PARAINFLUENZA 1
PARAINFLUENZA 2
PARAINFLUENZA 3

HOUSTON, WHITNEY
CLIENT REPORT

NOT DETECTED

Resul t date, tlme:02/22/2012, 14:27
NOT DETECTED

Result date, time : 02/ 22/ 2012 , 14:27
NOT DETECTED

Result data, time:02/22/2012,14:27
NOT DETECTED

Resul t date, t.ime:02/22/2012 , 1 4 :27
NOT DETECTED

Result date, timc:02/22/2012, 14:27
NOT DETECTED

Result date, time :02/22/2012 , 14:27
NOT DETECTED

Result date, time -.02/ 22/ 2012, 14:27

NOT DETECTED
Result date,time:C

DEPARTMENT OF
,02/22/2012,14:27 qqrQNER DOCUMENT

NOT DETECTED

Result date, time: 02/22/2012, 14:27

CONTINUED PAGE 1

ACCOUNT NO.:LACCO PRINT DATE & TIME: 02/28/2012 14:39

til

IO:L0S ANGELES COUNIY CORONER 28/Feb/12 14:38 Page 3 OK 4

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY - 12750 ERICKSON AVENUE, DOWNEY, CA 90242
J. MICHAEL JANDA, PhD, DIRECTOR (562)658-1330

NAME : HOUSTON , WHITNEY
PATIENT ID# LACCO-201201022

REQ'D BY: REFERRED

LOC: L.A. COUNTY CORONERS OFFICE
DOB: 08/09/1963 AGE: 48Y SEX: F

COLLECTED: 02/12/2012 12:10 RECEIVED: 02/13/2012 14:00

ACC. NO. :M56202 SUBM. ACC. NO.:

TEST NAME
LUMINEX xTAG
RESPIRATORY VIRAL
PANEL MULTIPLEX PCR

HUMAN

METAPNEUMOVTRUS

RHINOVIRUS

ADENOVIRUS

TEST RESULT

(CONTINUED)

Result date, time: 02/22/2012,14:27
NOT DETECTED

ResuJ t date, time:02/22/2012 , 1 4 :27
NOT DETECTED

Re.su 1 1 date,time:02/22/2012, 14:27
NOT DETECTED

Result date, time: 02/22/201 2,14:27

REFERENCE
RANGE

VIROLOGY

COLLECTED: 02/12/2012 /12:10 RECEIVED: 02/13/2012 /14:00

ACC. NO.: M56203 BATTERY ORDERED: VIRAL CULTURE, COMPREHENSIVE
SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION: NASAL PHARYNGEAL SWAB

REPORT STATUS : FINAL 02/27/2012

DIRECT EXAM: 1.
CULTURE :

NOT DONE

1. NO VIRUS ISOLATED IN TISSUE CULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF
CORONER DOCUMENT

HOUSTON, WHITNEY END OF REPORT PAGE

CLIENT REPORT ACCOUNT NO. :LACCO PRINT DATE S TIME: 02/28/2012 14:39

02/14/2012 07:59 FAX 3234418106

MICROBIOLOGY LAB

-> CORONER'S

1^)003/008

LAC + USC Medical Center
1200 N. State St., Los Angeles, CA 9003.3
Ira A. Shulman, M.D., Director, Laboratoriee & Pathology

02/14/20112 07:00

Page : 1

X186334 COLL: 02/12/2012 1215
THROAT /NASC PHAR YNGEA
MICRO LAB SETUP: UNXNCWN UNKNOWN

SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION:

SPECIAL REQUESTS I

CULTURE : NORMAL ORAL FLORA ISOLATED IN NORMAL NUMBERS.

REC: 02/12/2012 1402 PHYS I ILLEGIBLE, PHYSICIAN

FINAL 02/13/2012

AUTOPSY THROAT

NONH

ACCOUNT #: 9068

CONFIDENTIAL
SUMMARY REPORT

END OF REPORT

HOUSTON , WHITNEY
CC-201201022
CC CORONERS CASE
F 08/09/1963